Vocabulary
On this page, you will find useful vocabulary words, that will enhance your understanding of the material found on this website.
Allele- variations of genes that determine traits in organisms; the two corresponding alleles on two paired chromosomes constitute a gene
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid
Gene: The basic unit of heredity carried by the chromosomes; code for features of organisms
Genotype: is the genetic makeup of a cell, organism, or an individuals specific characteristic
Feature: A structure, characteristic, or behavior of an organism, such as eye color, fur pattern, or timing of migration
Trait: The specific way a feature is expressed in an individual organism
Dominant allele: a form of a gene that is expressed as the trait when a dominant allele is present
Recessive allele: a form of a gene that is expressed as the trait only when a dominant allele is not present
Homozygous gene: a gene composed of two identical alleles, both are dominant or recessive
Heterozygous gene: a gene composed of two different alleles, a dominant and recessive gene